Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Introduction

Melita Dental Practice are seeking a hardworking Level 3 Dental Nurse to join their team. As an apprentice dental nurse, you will help out around the surgery, cleaning instruments and providing customer care alongside some admin duties. You will be supporting patients, maintaining patient records & preparing equipment for dental surgery.

About the Employer

What You'll Do

• Develop competence across a wide range of dental chair side support procedures
• Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes
• Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures
• Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non-clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed
• Be responsible as part of the clinical team for care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment
• Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice (including the duties and tasks of a receptionist as and when required)
• Undergo training as may be required to develop skills and abilities
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
• Recording of treatment including charting from the Dentist’s instructions and other associated clerical work
• Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments and equipment
• Cleaning away used instruments and materials and keeping the surgery clean and tidy
• First aid treatments for collapse e.g coronary attack, fainting, bleeding tooth socket, epilepsy, etc.
• Triage of patients attending for emergency treatment
• Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions and information prior to safely discharging the patient following, for example, minor oral surgery and ensuring the instructions are understood
• Care and minor maintenance of equipment such as high-speed drills
• Maintaining stock levels in surgery and checking expiry dates. Re-ordering stocks when required

Training Outcome

• Depending on applicant’s keenness to learn
• Prospects in Oral Hygiene NVQ level 4, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working Monday – Friday shifts to be arranged.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE